Morning Report

A former flatmate of the man accused of murdering 22-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane says she felt uncomfortable living with him and he was a prolific user of online dating sites. The… Read more Audio

The government pushing for big companies to behave better and pay small business quicker. Employment intentions at 4 year high. Australia sells spectrum for 5G mobile network, but NZ lags behind… Read more Audio

Luxury yachts heading to Auckland to watch the America's Cup close up could be charged thousands of dollars for parking up to spectate. Two years out from Cup, the council is looking at charging all… Read more Audio

A learners' swimming pool in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae stayed open for two months after the city council was told by engineers the roof was at high risk of collapsing in an earthquake. The Hutt… Read more Audio

Grace Millane's hometown of Wickford in Essex is in mourning following the news of the backpacker's murder. A memorial has been set up in the town centre and a vigil is to be held tomorrow in a nearby… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Financial markets roiled by deferral of vote on Brexit. An early look at the day's business news. Audio

Candlelit vigils are being organised around the country to honour the 22-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane. Ms Millane's body was discovered on Sunday afternoon, in an area of bush just 10… Read more Audio

A former flatmate speaks out about the man accused of killing Grace Millane, Wellington City Council ignored engineering advice when it approved a plan for a building that was later fatally damaged in… Read more Audio

University of Otago researchers say James Bond was an alcoholic who needed treatment. The researchers analysed 007's drinking in 24 Bond movies between 1962 and 2015. It's been published in the… Read more Audio